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Pentax IQZoom 90MC / IQZoom 90MC date User manual
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www.orphancameras.com Congratulations on your purchase of the lcon indicatorsused in this manual PENTAX lO Zoom 90MC and welcome to the world of Pentax zoom compact photography! Ooerationdirection € Your compact, light weight camera is a great companion to preserve your favorite memo- Automatic operation frrrlIries. lts built-in 3B-90mm lens gives you the freedom to frame everything from breathtak- ing landscapes to family portraits, even de- Attention tailed close-ups. The built-in auto flash helps you capture subjects in dimly-lit places or L a m p l i g h t e d -'-. t i-photograph indoor scenes with clarity and brilfiance. Also included are panorama/stan- ,.:.. dard format mid-roll switching capability and L a m p b l i n k i n g a wireless remote control feature. Since most of the operation - including film loading, film Correct speed setting, winding,/rewinding, focus and oexposure control - are automatic, you can take great pictures effortlessly. I ncorrect X o Please read this manual carefully before op- The name of the camera's working parts are erating the camera to take consistently su- listed on the front and back flaps of this man- perior pictures. ual. Keep the flaps unfolded for quick refer- o Pay special attention to the cautions and ence while reading the manual. notes in this Operating Manual. Pictures and illustrations shown herein may differ from the camera's actual appearance. r lllustrations in this operating manual are the DATE MODEL.View original page 2
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OUTLINEOF BASICOPERATIONSwww.orphancameras.com
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Open the back cover Load the film and The film will auto- Switch on power
( s e e p a g e l l ) . close the back cover matically advance to (see page 8).
(see page 1 2). the first frame
(see page I 3).
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Frame your subject Focuson your subject Depress the shutter When the film is fin-
and operate the zoom (see page 17). release button. ln ished. the camera will
lever to compose the dark conditions, the automatically rewind 'lshot (see page 0). f lash will discharge it (see page 20).
automatically
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www.orphancameras.com PRECAUTIONSFORYOURCAMERA Precautions when taking pictures o Regular size color prints may cut off what o Do not use the camera where it may come appears on the extreme edges of the film in contact with rain, water or any other liq- frame. Compose your picture with a margin uid. because the camera is not weather, of safety at the edges. water, or liquid resistant. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any Precautions for storage other liquid, wipe it off immediately with a . Avoid leaving the camera for extended peri- dry soft cloth. ods in places where temperature and hu- o Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit a midity are high such as in a car. solid object. lf the camera suffers a severe o Do not store the camera in a closet with shock or impact, take it to a Pentax service mothballs or in a case where chemicals are center for inspection. handled. Store it in a place with good air cir- . Be careful not to subject the camera to culation to prevent fungus growth. strong vibrations, shock or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera when carcY- Precautions for proper care ing it in a motorcycle, car, boat, etc. . Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust . Condensation on the interior or the exterior accumulated on the lens or the viewfinder of the camera may be extremely harmful to window. the camera mechanism as it may cause . Never use solvents such as paint thinner. al- rust. Furthermore. if the camera is taken cohol or benzene to clean the camera. To from warm temperature to a subfreezing clean the external camera surfaces, - but one or vrce versa, the formation of icelets not glass surfaces; using a dry or silicone- may cause damage. In such a case, put the treated cloth is recommended. camera into a case or plastic bag so that any changes in temperature difference is minimized. Do not remove it from the bag until temperature has stabilized. 2View original page 6
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PRECAUTIONSFOR BATTERY
Other precautions r Use one 3V lithium battery. type CR-2 or
. The temperature range at which this cam- the equivalent.
era functions properly is 50? to -10 'C o Misuse of a battery can cause hazards such
(122"F to 14'F). as leakage, overheating, explosions, etc.
. To maintain optimum performance, it is rec- The battery should be inserted with the "*"
ommended that the camera be inspected and "-" sides facing correctly.
every one or two years. lf the camera has . Never try to disassemble, short or recharge
not been used for an extended period, or is the battery. Also do not dispose of the bat-
being prepared for an important photo- tery in a fire, as it may exploded.
graphic session, it is recommended that you . Battery performance may be temporarily
have the camera inspected or test shoot hindered in low temperatures, but will re-
with it. cover in normal temperatures.
o The PENTAX warranty is provided only for o Keep a spare battery on hand for replace-
the repair of defects in materials or work- ment convenience when shooting outdoors
manship. Damage of any kind cannot be re- or while traveling.
paired at no charge under the term of the . When the camera is being carried in a bag
warranty. lf the difficulty is caused as a di- or pocket, make sure the protective front
rect result of the product being used in con- cover is closed. Otherwise, battery power
ditions contrary to the instructions outlined may be wasted if the shutter release button
in the manual, charges will be assessed or a is accidentally pushed.
repair quotation will be provided.
LCD (Liquid-crystal display)
o When the LCD is exposed to high tempera- 'C, tures over about 60 it may blacken, but
when the temperature normalizes, it will re-
turn to normal.
r The LCD may also slow down in response
to lower temperatures, but this is a normal
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PRACTTCALSHOOTINGGUTDE
Takinga picturethrough a window.
Flash photography
Takinga picturein low light situations.-....... """".""p.19
Minimizingthe red-eyeeffect. 'p.22,23
Taking a portrait when the subject is in the shade. "'p.24
Taking a picture of peoplewith sunset sceneryin the background.""""""p.25
Takinga pictureof peoplewith night sceneryin the background."""""""'p.26
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I f"king a portraitwhen the subjectis in the shade. """"'p.24 I
I tatcinga pictureof peoplewith sunset sceneryin the background.""""""p.25 |
I tatlng a pictureof peoplewith night sceneryin the background.".'"""""'p.27 |
I Puttingyourselfinto a picture.' "p.28 |
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I fufing a pictureof peoplewith sunsetsceneryin the background.""" """p.25 |
I tating a pictureof night scenery. """"""p.26 I
I taling a pictureof peoplewith night sceneryin the background."""""""'p.27 |
I Takinga picture of landscapescenerythrough a window. """"'p.33 |
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I futing a picturewith the (Optional)WirelessRemoteControl. "'p.29 I
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OSTRAP ATTA'HMENT
PREPARATIONSBEFORE
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
For optimum perforrnance you
should familiarize yourself with cer-
tain fundamentals before taking any
photographs.
Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated.
. Use the illustrated part @ for pushing the
mid-roll rewind button to rewind a film be-
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Main switch (Protective front cover) o See page 43 when the battery exhaustion
To switch on, open the protective front symbol (s) appears on the LCD panel.
cover until it clicks. The lens extends slight- . Use one lithium battery (type CR-2 or the
ly. The camera is now ready to shoot. To equivalent). The battery is used by both the
switch off, close the protective front cover. camera and the data function on the DATE
model to keep constant track of time. After
. When not in use, make sure that the pro- the battery is replaced, correct the time.
tective front cover is closed. The date and the number of frames are
o lf the camera is ON and left unused for over memorized and unchanged even if the bat-
3 minutes, the lens automatically retracts tery is replaced.
to the shortest focal length.
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Arow ro H.LDrHE.AMERA
Keep the camera as still as possible, and Notes:
gently depress the shutter release button. o Do not hold the zoom lens because it moves
(lf too much force is applied, the camera is back and forth while in operation.
likely to shake, and the picture will be . Make sure not to obstruct the autofocus
blurred.) Try to brace your elbows against a window, lens, light sensor window or the
stable, stationary object such as a wall. built-in flash with your fingers, hair or other
object.
o When using the flash with the camera posi-
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L.ADTNG AF.LM
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
After reading this instruction manual you
should bo familiar with the functions
available on the carlera, and you will be
ready to inssrt the film.
1 Slide the back cover release lever down
and pull the back to open the back cover
as illustrated.
o Ensure the front cover is closed before in-
serting the film.
o Always load and unload a film in the shade
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2 Place the film cartridge in the film cham- Notes:
ber by fitting its flat side on the top of the o Ensure the film is placed properly between
rewind shaft first and then slide the top the film guides.
end into the camera. o lf there is dirt on the film detector (D, film
3 Pull the film leader out far enough from cannot be wound properly.
the cartridge to reach the take-up spool. . Ensure the film is taut as illustrated on the
Align the tip of the film with the film illustration. Take up any slack in the film by
leader end mark O. pushing it back into the cartridge.
4 After the back coyer is closed, the film . lf the end of the film leader is extremely
automatically advances to the first frame. bent, straighten it or cut off the bent por-
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Automatic film speed setting
This camera is designed to use DX-coded
films with ISO rating from 25 to 3200. When
any of these films are loaded. the proper film
'gE o speed is automatically set for the camera. eEB t 6 ,.: a E Notes: o Non-DX coded films cannot be used. lf Non-
DX coded film is used, the film speed is
automatically set to ISO 25.
. A film with ISO 400 film speed is recom-
mended to get less image blur and to cover
more photographic situations.
5 When'l'appears in the exposure counter . Use high-speed films with ISO 800 or
on the LGD panel, the film automatically higher mainly for shooting indoors or in
stops winding. The indication appears as dimly-lit conditions.
shown above.
6 lf ( E ) blinfs on the LGD panel, it means
the film is not properly loaded. Reload the
film.
. The exposurecounterindicationwill remain
on even if the protective front cover is
closed.
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ADJUSTMENT&DI'PTER
1 Open the protective front cover. 2 Aim the camera toward a bright subject.
While looking through the viewfinder, ro-
o Be sure to adjust the diopter before use. tate the diopter adjustment dial to the
right or left until the AF frame appears in
the sharpest focus.
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A,AKTNG PrcruREs
This camerauses the five-pointAF system to Shooting ranges (effective camera-to-
focus the subject. Even if the subject is subject distance)
slightly off the center of the AF frame. the
subjectwill easilybe brought into focus. . The standard format and panorama format
allow a shooting range from 0.65m (2.1 tt)
t Composing the scene to oo (infinity).
After zooming the lens and composing
your scene, focus on the subject with the Focus aid illuminator
autofocus frame ln low light situations and,/or hard-to-
autofocus subjects, the focus aid illuminator
2 Ghecking the lamp indication automatically emits a striped pattern to assist
Depress the shutter release button half- the autofocus system when the shutter re-
way down. When the subject is in focus, lease button is depressed halfway down.
the green lamp will light up.
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3 Shooting . The green lamp blinks when the camera is
Depress the shutter release button fully, not able to obtain proper focus for one of
and the shutter will be released. the following reasons.
Notes: OThe subject is too close.
r lf you wish to focus on another subject, lift @The subject is difficult to autofocus. See
your finger from the shutter release button page 34.
and depress the shutter button halfway
down again. . You can release the shutter even it the
o The shutter cannot be released while the green lamp is blinking. But the picture will
lens is zooming. not be focused properly.
. lf the autofocus window is dirty, the
autofocus may not function properly.
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Flash effective ranges (Color negative film
used)
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3 8 mm ( l l l ) (2.1-0.65-4.2m13.8ft) (2.10.65-6.0m- 19.7ft)(2.1-2t.9ft)0.65-8.5m
0.65-2.0m 0.65-2.8m 0.65-4.0m 9 0 m m 1 1 ; (2.1-6.6ft) (2.1-5.2) ( 2 . 1 - 1 3 . 1 f t )
See page 45 when any other ISO films are
loaded.
Red-eye
Automatic Flash Emission Shooting portraits with the flash may result in 'red-eye",When taking pictures in low light, the flash an effect where the subject's eyes
will automatically discharge. When the shut- appear red in the print. This camera incorpo-
ter release button is depressed halfway down rates a red-eye reduction function which
in low light, the red lamp will light up, indicat- lights up the self-timer lamp for approx. 1 sec-
ing the flash is ready to discharge. lf the red ond before the flash is discharged. For setting
lamp blinks, this indicates that the built-in the red-eye reduction function, see page page
flash is being charged and the shutter cannot 22.
be released. Therefore. make sure that the red
lamp is lit continuously before taking pictures.
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1 Rewinding the film 2 Unloading film
After you have exposed the last frame of To unload the film, open the back cover,
the roll, the lens retracts and the film re- and remove the cartridge from the cham-
winds automatically. Then, the motor ber.
stops, and (0 ) blints as shown to indicate
that the film has been rewound. Notes:
r The shutter may be released a frame or two
o A 24-exposure roll of film takes about 2O even after the specified number of frames
secondsto be rewound. have been used up. lf this occurs, these
o During rewinding, the exposure counter extra frames may be lost in the processing.
counts frame numbers in reverse. . Never open the back cover until the whole
o The entire roll of film including the film film roll is rewound.
leaderis always rewound into the cartridge. o Remove the film from the camera in the
shade or by using your body to shade the
camera.
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Rewinding a film in mid-roll
lf you wish to unload a film before exposing
allthe frames, push the mid-roll rewind button
with the protrusion part of the strap ; the lens
retracts and then film rewinding starts. When
rewind is completed, the motor stops, and
( 0 ) ntints, indicating that the back cover
may be opened safelY.
o Do not depress the button with an object
having a sharP tiP.
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DAYLIGHT.SYNCSHOOTING
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Depress the mode button until ( I ) appears
on the LCD panel.
In this mode, the flash will discharge in both
dark and bright conditions. When a portrait is
taken with the subject in a backlight situation, Without Daylight-Syncthe f ront of the subject may be cast in
shadow. ln such a case, use the Daylight-Sync
Shooting Mode (Flash-ON mode) within the
flash-effective range to take pictures. This will
ensure that a picture is well exposed without
any shadow. When you wish to discharge the
flash, use this mode. In this mode, the flash
will always discharge.
Note:
. Make sure you're within the flash-effective
range even when you use the built- in flash
as a fill-in flash in daylight. See page 19.
With Daylight-Sync
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TAKING PICTURESAT A SLOW SHUTTERSPEED
Slow Shutter Slow-Speed-
(Flash- Sync Shooting ,s5 t , 6 l,, Speed 5 t J (Flash-On) 2lr OFF) :iiff a a
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Depress the mode button until ( O g ) Depress the mode button until ( t g )
appears on the LCD Panel. appears on the LCD Panel.
In this mode, the flash does not discharge, In this mode, it is possible to photograph sub-
and a picture is taken at a slow shutter speed jects and background in a balanced way (as
up to approx. 2 seconds. Use it in places shown in the photo) by using the built-in flash
where flash photography is prohibited, such to properly expose the foreground subject
as in theaters and museums. Furthermore, and a slow-speed to expose the low light
this mode is also useful for a natural existing background.
light effect in low ambient photography.
Notes:
o When shooting in low light, the shutter
speed gets slower, and camera shake is
likely to blur your picture. Use of a tripod is
recommended.
r Make sure you are within the flash- effec-
tive range even when you use the built-in
flash as a fill-in flash in daylight. See page
1 9 .
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